Smallest Medium Format camera?

[haempe]

I think, I found it.

This is the WIRGIN "Gewirette", Model `34 (I think).
Takes 127-films for ~3x4cm frames.
Half width of a Barnack.
Scale focus.
Schneider-Kreutznach 5cm/2.9 Radionar.
Pronto shutter.
Collapsible lens tube.

What a cute thingy...

 

[johannielscom]

Bilora Bella, 4x4?

Also pretty small!

 

[haempe]

Yes, also small.
But looks not like a compur-leica for 127 film...

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

There's a thinner Holga, isn't there?

 

[haempe]

...Holga...?!?! ... I can't believe it...

Look, what comes out:

I had some problems with scanning because of the lack of 127 holders.
When I consider the grain isn't 100% sharp, I guess a with a good scan the results are even sharper than this...

 

[Beemermark]

How 'bout a Zeiss Super Ikonta A? 6x45 on 120 and fits in your pocket folded.

 

[axiom]

Cardboard DIY pinhole

 

[shadowfox]

Very cute.
That's pretty impressive next to a Barnack.

 

[Steve M.]

I'd go w/ the Zeiss Super Ikonta 531A too, as it uses readily available 120 film. Tessar lens, 6x4.5 format, and coupled rangefinder. Just opening and closing the camera is a marvel.

 

[haempe]

Ok, I realize..., many doubters here ...
The size is 8,5 x 6,5 x 5 cm (around 3,5 x 2,5 x 2 inches)

One more size comparison photo:

You see, I'm impressed ...

 

[rick oleson]

That is definitely a small camera. On the other hand, if 3x4cm is considered Medium Format, then this one also might merit consideration:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26262745@N08/4182140247/in/set-72157610757987197/lightbox/

 

[dabick42]

@ haempe - - -
''What a cute thingy'' is about right. Looks like a toy from a Christmas cracker. Make a great street shooter, though - nobody would believe it really works...!

 

[shadowfox]

One of the above folders produces 6x4.5 negatives. The other, 35mm.